Course Description
Accounting introduces and expands upon the fundamental accounting principles and procedures used in businesses. Course content typically includes the full accounting cycle, payroll, taxes, debts, depreciation, ledger and journal techniques, and periodic adjustments. Students may learn how to apply standard auditing principles and to prepare budgets and final reports. Calculators, electronic spreadsheets, or other automated tools are usually used. Advanced topics may include elementary principles of partnership and corporate accounting and the managerial uses of control systems and the accounting process.
Learning Objections
Utilize Accounting Tools, Strategies, And Systems To Maintain, Monitor, Control, And Plan The Use Of Financial Resources In Relation To A Business.
Understand Cash Control Systems
Manage and Understand Inventory
Demonstrate How to Properly Record Income Statement Transactions to Measure Profitability
Understand and Manage Financial Statements
Maintain Proper Accounting Controls
Develop And Complete Payroll Procedures
Major Course Topics
Unit 1: Intro to Accounting, Transactions, Journals, Ledgers, and Cash Controls
Unit 2: Worksheet, Financial Statements, and the Post-Closing Trial Balance
Unit 3: Special Journals and Payroll
Unit 4: Uncollectible Accounts and Financial Statements Analysis
Unit 5: Accounting for a Merchandising Business Organized as a Corporation